Bacon Sweet Potato Soup PT40M https://img5.cooker-king.com/201907/2019/0819/a5/5/593218/300x200x90.jpg Take a break from mashing and turn sweet potatoes into this silky soup. Make this soup as part of a holiday menu or re-purpose use leftover sweet potatoes for a lighter meal the next day. This comforting soup has all of the flavors of a stew that has been simmering for hours, but it requires only forty minutes of your time. This quick alternative is perfect for wintery weeknights when a bowl of steaming hot soup is the ideal meal. 4 servings Ingredients: Juice of 1 lime 4 cups Chicken Broth 3 Sweet potatoes, peeled and diced Cayenne (optional) 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. Kosher salt 2 cloves Garlic, minced 1 Medium red onion, chopped 4 slices Bacon, chopped

Bacon Sweet Potato Soup

Take a break from mashing and turn sweet potatoes into this silky soup. Make this soup as part of a holiday menu or re-purpose use leftover sweet potatoes for a lighter meal the next day. This comforting soup has all of the flavors of a stew that has been simmering for hours, but it requires only forty minutes of your time. This quick alternative is perfect for wintery weeknights when a bowl of steaming hot soup is the ideal meal.
01 Information
  • Grade easy
  • Serving 4 servings
  • Calorie 251 Kcal
  • Prep Time 10 Mins
  • Cook Time 30 Mins
  • Total Time 40 Mins
02 Ingredients
    • Juice of 1 lime
    • 4 cups Chicken Broth
    • 3 Sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
    • Cayenne (optional)
    • 1/2 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 tsp. Kosher salt
    • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
    • 1 Medium red onion, chopped
    • 4 slices Bacon, chopped
03 Method
  • Step 1
    In a large pot over medium heat, cook bacon. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve 1 tablespoon fat. To pot, add onions and cook until slightly softened 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne, if using.
  • Step 2
    Add sweet potatoes and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender, 27 to 30 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Blend with an immersion blender or transfer to a blender in batches and blend until smooth. Stir in lime juice.
  • Step 4
    Serve warm topped with chopped bacon.
04 Author
Ellie Ellie
1078 Recipes